There are some so many different brands of home gyms on the market. Today it has become increasingly difficult to choose the one that is right for you. To give our customers a little bit of help making the right decision, HomeGymWarehouse.Net has compiled our own rating page based on industry reviews and our own forty five years of experience selling home gyms in commercial and residential settings.

When looking into a home gym there are many things to consider.

Frame
Stability of a home gym is often the bottom line in the decision to purchase a particular unit. This factor will usually determine the longevity of a gym as to how well it holds up. Many times an individuals size will directly the longevity and the function of a gym. Don't be offended if a sales person asks you over the phone your height and your weight. This will be essential in determining unit is going to fit your needs.

Cables
When purchasing a home gym the cables should range from 2000-4000 lbs. aircraft tested. Some manufacturers like to cut comers and use thinner cables that aren't nylon coated, instead plastic coated cables are used which tend to were out quicker and cause the machine to perform poorly. Cables are a very important variable as they are ultimately responsible for the movement of the weight stack.

Pulleys
Cables will function properly when using quality nylon pulleys which are fiberglass impregnated with double sealed bearings. Also precision fit cable grooves insure proper cable tracking.

Upholstry
Contour well padded naugahide upholstery will help add comfort and simplicity to your workouts. When purchasing a home gym the upholstery should be commercial grade 2mm overall thickness coupled with foam padding equal to 1.5in. thick rebounded to 7lbs. Make sure that the seams are also double stitched.

These factors should also be considered when choosing a gym!

Stability
When buying a gym stability should always be a major concern. Commercial strength 2in.x3in.guage steel tubing is recommended for entended use. Some manufacturers like to cut the cost by using lower quality materials which don't hold up to the stress over a duration of time.

Adjustability
Units that are adjustable make it much easier to perform exercises biomechanically correct by accommodating various body sizes. We recommend precision spring loaded pull-pin securely welded on to the frame with close tolerance chromed telescopic tubing that provides a minimum of 6in.increment for adjustment. In reference to the seat height and back support positions, this will eliminate the amount of injuries and provide for a smoother workout.

Range of Motion
Patent-pending , color coded preset starting positions devices will add a nice option to your home gym, making exercises more user friendly. Fixed-arms maybe suitable for one person but rather uncomfortable for others. This is an extremely important factor especially if there is any form of injury that is involved where range of motion is limited.

Useability
Other key factor that you need to keep in mind when buying a home gym include number of individuals using machine (individual or group) ,amount of exercises machine incorporates ,workload of the gym (how many hours a day in use), and floor space(1,2,3,4 stack gym). If you have a fairly large location where a number of individuals maybe using the gym, them you might want to consider a 2, 3, 4 stack gym.

Space
If space is a major concern for you when choosing a home gym, look for a unit that is compact and space efficient. Select a gym that has a tripod design and sits flat against the wall. This will allow you to complete a greater variety of exercises off of the front end of the machine while occupying less floor space. The tripod design adds easthetic as well as greater stability to your home gym.